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Police have received a number of reported DJ Derek sightings Police have received a number of reported DJ Derek sightings
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As the search for missing music scene legend DJ Derek continues, police have reported that the Bristolian was spotted at Yate bus station less than three weeks ago.As the search for missing music scene legend DJ Derek continues, police have reported that the Bristolian was spotted at Yate bus station less than three weeks ago.
Avon and Somerset Police said the 73 year old DJ was seen by friends at about midday on either 16 or 17 July. “As a result of this new information, we’re re-focusing our search efforts in the Yate area,” a spokesman said. Avon and Somerset Police said the 73-year-old DJ was seen by friends at about midday on either 16 or 17 July. “As a result of this new information, we’re refocusing our search efforts in the Yate area,” a spokesman said.
While previous search efforts focussed on Bristol city centre, where Derek Serpell-Morris was seen on 10 July, he has also been sighted at Cribb Causeway and Thornbury.While previous search efforts focussed on Bristol city centre, where Derek Serpell-Morris was seen on 10 July, he has also been sighted at Cribb Causeway and Thornbury.
Detective Inspector Chris Jay said: “Since Derek was reported missing, on Thursday 23 July, we’ve conducted a thorough and wide-spread search investigation. This has involved detailed CCTV examinations, house-to-house enquiries and physical searches. We have also had a large number of reported sightings following our public appeal and we are working through all of these.” Detective Inspector Chris Jay said: “Since Derek was reported missing, on Thursday 23 July, we’ve conducted a thorough and widespread search investigation. This has involved detailed CCTV examinations, house-to-house enquiries and physical searches. We have also had a large number of reported sightings following our public appeal, and we are working through all of these.”
“This new credible sighting in Yate will mean we will re-focus our efforts in this area and I would ask anyone who was in the vicinity of Yate bus station on July 16/17 to come forward.” “This new credible sighting in Yate will mean we will refocus our efforts in this area and I would ask anyone who was in the vicinity of Yate bus station on July 16/17 to come forward.”
“I would also ask anyone who regularly uses public transport within Yate, Cribbs Causeway or Thornbury to come forward if they have any information.“I would also ask anyone who regularly uses public transport within Yate, Cribbs Causeway or Thornbury to come forward if they have any information.
“Any information, no matter how small or insignificant you may think it is, might prove crucial to this investigation.”“Any information, no matter how small or insignificant you may think it is, might prove crucial to this investigation.”
Morris, known as “Britain’s oldest DJ”, built his revered reputation for playing rocksteady, reggae, ska, dancehall and soul. The likes of Dizzee Rascal and Geoff Barrow of Portishead have joined the campaign to find the veteran DJ.Morris, known as “Britain’s oldest DJ”, built his revered reputation for playing rocksteady, reggae, ska, dancehall and soul. The likes of Dizzee Rascal and Geoff Barrow of Portishead have joined the campaign to find the veteran DJ.
Avon and Somerset Police said anyone with information as to his whereabouts should call 101.Avon and Somerset Police said anyone with information as to his whereabouts should call 101.